Powerwinch 912 - Manual (Page 11)

P OWERWINCH 712 & 912 B OAT T RAILER W INCH
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ROUBLESHOOTING
G
UIDE
W
INCH
D
OES
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OT
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PERATE
A. Confirm power to winch
1. Check that vehicle battery is fully charged.
2. Confirm connections are for tight & clean.
3. Check wires that are worn or bare that may
cause shorts.
Correct as required.
B. Check circuit breaker at battery
Bypass circuit breaker and test winch.
Does the winch run?
CAUTION Do not operate the winch
without the circuit breaker. Removing the CB
from the circuit is
ONLY
for testing.
Y ES If winch runs, circuit
breaker is bad, replace.
N O Reconnect circuit breaker.
Contact your authorized
service center.
L OAD S LIPS
A. Load slips during retrieval Thrust washers and thrust bearings
are worn or deformed. Replace
B. Load slips back after boat is retrieved Clutch bearing inside the 120 gear
has failed. Replace gear assembly
C. Check clutch lining
The clutch lining is located on the 120
tooth gear under the LH (clutch side) of
the case. Ensure that the clutch is clean
free of grease. Clean as required. If clutch lining is
worn or damaged, replace the 120
tooth gear assy.
C ABLE D IFFICULT TO P ULL O UT
A. If the winch cable is initially difficult to pull out, try engaging the motor for a
few seconds with the clutch fully released. This should free the clutch
allowing the cable to pull out.